Hey there, Fam! 👋

So here's the thing... I've been sitting here thinking about all the amazing conversations we've had about travel, and I realized something pretty important.

You know those moments when you're scrolling through cruise deals at 2 am (don't judge, we've all been there), or when you find that perfect train route that costs half of what flying would? That rush of excitement when you discover a travel hack that works?

That's exactly what I want to share with you moving forward.

I'm completely rebranding from "Parker Fam Newsletter" to "The Wandering Wallet," and here's why: while you've loved following our family adventures, I realized this newsletter could be so much more than just updates about us.

The truth is, every time I share a money-saving travel tip or cruise hack, you all light up! The questions pour in, the excitement is real, and I can see how much you want this information. "Parker Fam Newsletter" made it sound like it was just about our family, but really, this is about helping YOU create your own amazing travel memories without going broke.

"The Wandering Wallet" perfectly captures what we're actually doing here - we're all wandering this world together, finding the smartest ways to stretch our travel dollars. And after years of making every travel mistake possible (seriously, ask me about the time I packed three formal outfits for a 4-day cruise), I've learned a thing or two about traveling smart.

Here's what you can expect from me moving forward:

Real talk about travel costs - no sugar-coating, no "just save $10,000 and take a year off" advice. We're talking actual budgets for actual people.

Cruise and train adventures - because these are honestly the best bang for your buck, and way more fun than people realize.

The stuff I'm actually buying and using - not sponsored nonsense, just the gear and apps that genuinely make travel easier and cheaper.

Behind-the-scenes from our YouTube adventures - the stories that don't make it into the vlogs, the mistakes we learn from, the real moments.

You're one of my first 42 subscribers, which basically makes you family at this point. You believed in what we were doing before I even knew exactly what we were doing!

I promise you this: every email will feel like I'm sitting across from you at a coffee shop, sharing the latest travel find or disaster story. No corporate speak, no trying to sell you stuff you don't need. Just honest conversations about how to explore this incredible world without going broke.

Ready to dive in? Our first official "Wandering Wallet" newsletter is coming your way this week, and I'm genuinely excited to share what I've been working on.

Thanks for being here from the beginning. Let's go see what's out there!

Happy travels (and smart spending),
Charvon 😃 

P.S. - Got a travel question or a money-saving tip you swear by? Just hit reply - I read every single email and would love to hear from you!